Chair Caddy Device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a novel chair caddy device. The device is a multifunctional three-pocket bag secured with fasteners around an arm of a beach or camping chair for storing personal items. The chair caddy device comprises a base component which includes a plurality of pockets. Typically, one pocket spans the length of the base component, and two smaller pockets are approximately half the size of the larger pocket. Each pocket can be used to store any appropriate item, keeping it elevated off the ground, safe and secure. The chair caddy device is manufactured using outdoor water- and UV-resistant fabric. The device can be available in several colors, styles, and designs.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/293,154, which was filed on Dec. 23,2021, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of chair caddydevices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improvedchair caddy device that provides users with a unique storage system forcamping chairs, beach chairs, patio chairs, etc. Accordingly, thepresent disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it isto be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equallyapplicable to other like applications, devices, and methods ofmanufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in chaircaddy devices. Generally, when relaxing outdoors in camping chairs,patio chairs, or beach chairs, people may lack space to store theirpersonal items like drinks, books, phones, and wallets. Further, peoplemay end up putting their drinks or personal items on the ground becauseof the lack of space.

Conventional cupholders do not solve this issue as items can fall off achair or out of the cupholder and end up spilled and/or damaged. Theseconventional cupholders prevent users from being able to relax outdoors.As such, a unique chair caddy device which stores a user’s personalitems, such as drinks, books, phones, and wallets, etc., is desired.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddydevice that provides users with a unique storage system for campingchairs, beach chairs, patio chairs, etc. There is also a long-felt needin the art for a chair caddy device that features three pockets in whicha larger pocket spans the length of the device while two smallerpockets, approximately half the size, can be used to store additionalitems. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddydevice that allows users to secure the caddy to a chair arm via hook andloop fastener straps, ties, and other securing fasteners. Moreover,there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that elevates itemsoff the ground, keeping them in a safe and secure pocket without worryof drops, spills, or otherwise being damaged. Further, there is along-felt need in the art for a chair caddy device that utilizeswater-resistant and high-quality fabric that enables users to wash andreuse the caddy as needed. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the artfor a chair caddy device that offers a personalized caddy that can bemanufactured in different colors, designs, and styles.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a chair caddy device. The device is a multifunctionalthree-pocket bag secured with fasteners around an arm of a beach orcamping chair for storing personal items. The chair caddy devicecomprises a base component which includes a plurality of pockets.Typically, one pocket spans the length of the base component, and twosmaller pockets are approximately half the size of the larger pocket.Each pocket can be used to store any appropriate item, keeping itelevated off the ground, safe and secure. The chair caddy device ismanufactured using outdoor water- and UV-resistant fabric. The devicecan be available in several colors, styles, and designs.

In this manner, the chair caddy device of the present inventionaccomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with adevice that stores personal items while at the beach or camping. Thedevice is a multifunctional three-pocket bag for storage purposes. Thedevice fits most standard beach or camping chairs and can bemanufactured in multiple designs and styles based on a user’spreferences.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a chair caddy device. The device is a multifunctionalthree-pocket bag secured with fasteners around an arm of a beach, patio,or camping chair for storing personal items. The chair caddy devicecomprises a base component which includes a plurality of pockets. Eachpocket can be used to store any appropriate item, keeping it elevatedoff the ground, safe and secure.

When relaxing outdoors in camping chairs, patio chairs, or beach chairs,etc., users lack space to store their personal items, such as books,phones, wallets, drinks, etc. The conveniently placed portable chaircaddy device described below specifically addresses and alleviates theseconcerns.

In one embodiment, the chair caddy device can be secured to a chair. Anysuitable chair can be utilized as is known in the art, but specifically,the chair caddy device can be utilized while outdoors, with a beachchair, a patio chair, and/or a camping chair, etc. Further, the chaircaddy device can also be utilized inside on any chair with at least onearm to hang the caddy device, such as armchairs, kitchen chairs,highchairs, wheelchairs, etc. As with traditional beach, patio, andcamping chairs, the chairs include a seat, a back rest, various legs andtwo arm portions.

In one embodiment, the chair caddy device is secured to an arm of achair, but could be secured to any suitable position on the chair as isknown in the art. Thus, it is to be understood that the flexibility ofthis construction enables the chair caddy device to be fastened to anysuitable part of the chair. Further, the chair caddy device is securedvia a fastener to the arm of the chair. Specifically, the caddy devicecan be secured via hook and loop fasteners, straps, ties, snaps,buckles, etc., or any other suitable fasteners as is known in the art.

The chair caddy device comprises the fastener secured to a top of thedevice. Thus, the chair caddy device, once secured, is positioned on thechair arm such that a user sitting in the chair will have convenientaccess to the caddy device and the various contents disposed within thecaddy device. By positioning the chair caddy device next to the usersitting in the chair, the personal items stored within the device arekept secure and others are prevented from accessing the contents of thedevice. The fastener can be secured to any suitable position on thechair caddy device as long as the device is able to hang freely from thechair arm allowing a user access to the contents of the device whilesitting in the chair.

In one embodiment, the chair caddy device comprises a base componentcomprising a back panel secured to a front panel, along the side edges,a top edge, and a bottom edge to form the bag structure. The basecomponent can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art,depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Typically, the basecomponent measures approximately nine inches in length, but can be anysuitable length as is known in the art to accommodate any suitablenumber of pockets as is known in the art.

It is to be understood that the various edges of the base component maybe fastened to each other in a number of different ways, such as bysewing the various edges together, using an adhesive, by welding and/orfusing various portions of the panels to each other, etc., or any othersuitable securing means as is known in the art.

In one embodiment, at least one pocket panel is fastened to the frontpanel continuously defining side edges and the bottom edge for thepocket panel. A smaller pocket panel is then fastened to the at leastone pocket panel continuously defining side edges and the bottom edgefor the smaller pocket panel. The smaller pocket panel may then bedivided into a plurality of pockets. In one embodiment, there is a onelarge pocket spanning the length of the caddy device and two smallerpockets that are approximately half the size of the large pocket whichare positioned in front of the large pocket. However, any suitablenumber and size of pockets can be utilized as is known in the art,depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the variouspockets may be formed in a number of different ways, such as: by sewingvarious dividing stitches in the pocket panel, by using an adhesive, bywelding and/or fusing portions of the pocket panel to the front panel toform the various pockets, etc., or any other suitable means for creatingthe divisions among the pockets may be implemented in accordance withthis invention.

Although the various pockets have been constructed into a single pocketpanel, it is to be understood that the various pockets may be formed bymore than one rectangular piece of material positioned and fastenedadjacent to each other. Likewise, it should be noted that additionalpockets may be formed on the base component within any one of thevarious pockets. Further, various fasteners (such as snaps, zippers, orVelcro®) may also be attached within each of the various pockets tosecure the pockets closed when necessary.

In one embodiment, within at least one of the pockets, a fluid resistantliner may be provided, such as a plastic lining. If a fluid and/or wetitem is placed in the pocket, the fluid resistant liner will protect thevarious other articles disposed in adjacent pockets from being soiled bythe wet item. In one embodiment, all of the pockets comprise a fluidresistant liner for protection from wet items, as well as simplecleaning and sterilizing of the base component. Thus, the fluidresistant liners allow for removing dirt and grime from the pockets in afast and easy manner.

In another embodiment, a thermal insulating liner can be integrated intoat least one of the pockets. The thermal insulating liner may be made ofany type of suitable commercially available thermal insulating materialcomposition. The use of a thermal insulating liner is to maintain thetemperature of various articles in the pockets at a substantiallyconstant temperature. In one embodiment, an internal power source, suchas batteries, may be electrically connected with the thermal insulatingliner to maintain the thermal insulating liner at the preferredpredetermined temperature in accordance with this invention.

In one embodiment, the base component may be constructed of a flexiblematerial allowing the chair caddy device to be wrapped around thecontours of the chair arm, yet rigid enough to secure and support theweight of various articles stored therein while preventing the chaircaddy device from sagging. For example, the chair caddy device can bemanufactured from a material fabric such as nylon, cotton, vinyl, and/orany other suitable flexible, albeit substantially rigid material. In oneembodiment, the chair caddy device comprises an outdoor water- andUV-resistant fabric, as well. Any suitable high-quality fabric can beutilized as is known in the art, as long as the chair caddy device canbe washed and reused, as needed.

As mentioned before, one object of this invention is to employ the useof a fabric that is sufficiently flexible, yet durable to hold thevarious articles in the chair caddy device. One way to ensure that thechair caddy device is sufficiently rigid is by building up the fabric atvarious locations to counteract any sag that may occur from the weightof the items in the chair caddy device. For example, the top edge orbottom edge of the front panel or back panel may be built up by layeringor overlapping the edges thereby creating a more rigid edge sufficientto overcome the weight of the items in the chair caddy device. Likewise,the top edge or the bottom edge of the pocket panel may also be layeredor built up by overlapping its edges. Furthermore, any of the side edgesand/or seams between the various pockets, the top edge, or bottom edgeof the front panel or the back panel may be materially built-up, orthickened, to create a rigid, substantially unbending structure for thechair caddy device.

In another embodiment, a rigid rod-like material, such as a thin pieceof metal, plastic, wood, etc., may be disposed and/or lined along thevarious edges, seams, or pockets to enhance the rigidity of the chaircaddy device. By implementing the rigid rod-like material, the chaircaddy device will be able to overcome sagging that would otherwise occurwhen the chair caddy device is weighed down by various articles.

In another embodiment, the chair caddy device may include cover flaps toprevent direct contact with and to secure the contents within any one ofthe various pockets. For example, the cover flaps may be positioned overany of the various pockets and secured thereon by any suitable fasteningmechanism, such as hook and loop closures, buttons, snaps, zippers, etc.The flaps prevent the various contents within the pockets from fallingout in transit and/or when the chair caddy device is tipped upside down.Thus, upon completion of the outdoor activity, the various items storedwithin the pockets of the chair caddy device can be removed as a singleunit with the chair caddy device for transportation.

It is to be understood that various items are contemplated to be storedand/or carried within the chair caddy device in accordance with thisinvention. The various items include, but are not limited to, sunscreen,cups, books, wallets, phones, sunglasses, pens, watches, etc., and/orany other item needed for the beach or camping.

In another embodiment, the chair caddy device may include variousdesigns, styles, and/or other aesthetic logos. The chair caddy devicemay be made of any color(s), style, or pattern(s) and of various shapesand sizes, including, but not limited to, embellishments, embroidery,patches, badges, gems, brand logos, brand names, sports team logos,name, monograms, images/objects, cartoon characters, numbers, geometricshapes, animals, birds, flowers, alphanumeric markings, and/or acombination thereof.

In yet another embodiment, the chair caddy device comprises a pluralityof indicia.

In yet another embodiment, a method of securely storing personal itemswhile at the beach or camping is disclosed. The method includes thesteps of providing a chair caddy device comprising a base component witha plurality of pockets and a fastener. The method also compriseschoosing a specific style and size of the chair caddy device, dependingon the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprisessecuring the chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach orcamping chair via the fastener. The method also comprises positioningthe chair caddy device, such that the device hangs from the arm of abeach or camping chair. Finally, the method comprises storing personalitems within the plurality of pockets of the device.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparentto those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading andunderstanding the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chaircaddy device of the present invention showing the device secured to achair with hook and loop fasteners in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chaircaddy device of the present invention showing the device secured to achair with ties in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chaircaddy device of the present invention showing the device storingmultiple personal items in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chaircaddy device of the present invention showing the device available indifferent colors and styles in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the chaircaddy device of the present invention showing the device in use inaccordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of securely storingpersonal items while at the beach or camping in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are notintended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limitthe scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment neednot have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in otherembodiments, any of the features described herein from differentembodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddydevice that provides users with a unique storage system for campingchairs, beach chairs, patio chairs, etc. There is also a long-felt needin the art for a chair caddy device that features three pockets in whicha larger pocket spans the length of the device while two smallerpockets, approximately half the size of the large pocket, can be used tostore additional items. Further, there is a long-felt need in the artfor a chair caddy device that allows users to secure the caddy to achair arm via hook and loop fastener straps, ties, and other securingfasteners. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a devicethat elevates items off the ground, keeping them in a safe and securepocket without worry of drops, spills, or otherwise being damaged.Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a chair caddy devicethat utilizes water-resistant and high-quality fabric that enables usersto wash and reuse the caddy as needed. Finally, there is a long-feltneed in the art for a chair caddy device that offers a personalizedcaddy that can be manufactured in different colors, designs, and styles.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel chaircaddy device. The device is a multifunctional three-pocket bag securedwith fasteners around an arm of a beach or camping chair for storingpersonal items. The chair caddy device comprises a base component whichincludes a plurality of pockets. Each pocket can be used to store anyappropriate item, keeping it elevated off the ground, safe and secure.The present invention also includes a novel method of securely storingpersonal items while at the beach or camping. The method includes thesteps of providing a chair caddy device comprising a base component witha plurality of pockets and a fastener. The method also compriseschoosing a specific style and size of the chair caddy device, dependingon the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprisessecuring the chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach orcamping chair via the fastener. The method also comprises positioningthe chair caddy device, such that the device hangs from the arm of abeach or camping chair. Finally, the method comprises storing personalitems within the plurality of pockets of the device.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one embodiment of the chair caddy device 100 of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 is animproved chair caddy device 100 that is effective at storing personalitems 106 while a user is camping or at the beach. Further, the device100 is a multifunctional three-pocket bag secured with a fastener 108 tothe arm 110 of a beach or camping chair 104. Specifically, the chaircaddy device 100 comprises a base component 102 which is fastened arounda user’s beach or camping chair 104 during use. The base component 102includes a plurality of pockets 112. Each pocket 112 can be used tostore any appropriate item 106, keeping it elevated off the ground, safeand secure.

When relaxing outdoors in camping chairs, patio chairs, or beach chairs104, etc., users lack space to store their personal items 106, such asbooks, phones, wallets, drinks, etc. The conveniently placed portablechair caddy device 100 described below specifically addresses andalleviates these concerns.

Generally, the chair caddy device 100 can be secured to a chair 104. Anysuitable chair 104 can be utilized as is known in the art, butspecifically, the chair caddy device 100 can be utilized while outdoors,with a beach chair, a patio chair, and/or a camping chair, etc. Further,the chair caddy device 100 can also be utilized inside on any chair 104with at least one arm 110 to hang the caddy device 100, such asarmchairs, kitchen chairs, highchairs, wheelchairs, etc. As withtraditional beach, patio, and camping chairs, the chairs 104 include aseat 114, a back rest 116, various legs 118, and two arm portions 110.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the chair caddy device 100 is secured to an arm 110of a chair 104, but could be secured to any suitable position on thechair 104 as is known in the art. Thus, it is to be understood that theflexibility of this construction enables the chair caddy device 100 tobe fastened to any suitable part of the chair 104, such as the back rest116 or seat 114, etc. Further, the chair caddy device 100 is secured viaa fastener 108 to the arm 110 of the chair 104. Specifically, the caddydevice 100 can be secured via hook and loop fasteners, straps, ties,snaps, buckles, etc., or any other suitable fasteners as is known in theart, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

Furthermore, the chair caddy device 100 comprises the fastener 108secured to a top 200 of the device 100. Thus, the chair caddy device100, once secured, is positioned on the chair arm 110, such that a usersitting in the chair 104 will have convenient access to the caddy device100 and the various contents (i.e., personal items 106) disposed withinthe caddy device 100. By positioning the chair caddy device 100 next tothe user sitting in the chair 104, the personal items 106 stored withinthe device 100 are kept secure and others are prevented from accessingthe contents 106 of the device 100. The fastener 108 can be secured toany suitable position on the chair caddy device 100 as long as thedevice 100 is able to hang freely from the chair arm 110, allowing auser access to the contents of the device 100 while sitting in the chair104.

Additionally, the chair caddy device 100 comprises a base component 102comprising a back panel 202 secured to a front panel 204, along the sideedges 206, a top edge 208, and a bottom edge 210 to form the bagstructure (i.e., base component 102). The base component 102 can be anysuitable shape and size as is known in the art, depending on the needsand/or wants of a user. Typically, the base component 102 measuresapproximately nine inches in length but can be any suitable length as isknown in the art to accommodate any suitable number of pockets 112 as isknown in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

It is to be understood that the various edges 206, 208, 210 of the basecomponent 102 may be fastened to each other in a number of differentways, such as by sewing the various edges 206, 208, 210 together, usingan adhesive, by welding and/or fusing various portions of the panels 202and 204 to each other, etc., or any other suitable securing means as isknown in the art.

As shown in FIG. 3 , at least one pocket panel 112 is fastened to thefront panel 204 continuously defining side edges 206 and the bottom edge210 of the pocket panel 112. A smaller pocket panel 300 is then fastenedto the at least one pocket panel 112 continuously defining side edges206 and the bottom edge 210 for the smaller pocket panel 300. Thesmaller pocket panel 300 may then be divided into a plurality ofpockets. In one embodiment, there is a one large pocket 112 spanning thelength of the caddy device 100 and two smaller pockets 300 that areapproximately half the size of the large pocket 112 positioned in frontof the large pocket 112. However, any suitable number and size ofpockets can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the needsand/or wants of a user. Further, the various pockets may be formed in anumber of different ways, such as: by sewing various dividing stitchesin the pocket panel 112, by using an adhesive, by welding and/or fusingportions of the pocket panel 112 to the front panel 204 to form thevarious pockets 112, etc., or any other suitable means for creating thedivisions among the pockets 112 may be implemented in accordance withthis invention.

Although the various pockets 112 have been constructed into a singlepocket panel 112, it is to be understood that the various pockets 112may be formed by more than one rectangular piece of material positionedand fastened adjacent to each other. Likewise, it should be noted thatadditional pockets may be formed on the base component 102 within anyone of the various pockets 112. Further, various fasteners 302 (such assnaps, zippers, or Velcro®, etc.) may also be attached within each ofthe various pockets 112 to secure the pockets 112 closed when necessary.

In one embodiment, within at least one of the pockets 112, a fluidresistant liner 304 may be provided, such as a plastic lining. If afluid and/or wet item is placed in the pocket 112, the fluid resistantliner 304 will protect the various other articles 106 disposed inadjacent pockets 112 from being soiled by the wet item. In oneembodiment, all of the pockets 112 comprise a fluid resistant liner 304for protection from wet items, as well as simple cleaning andsterilizing of the base component 102. Thus, the fluid resistant liners304 allow for removing dirt and grime from the pockets 112 in a fast andeasy manner.

In another embodiment, a thermal insulating liner 306 can be integratedinto at least one of the pockets 112. The thermal insulating liner 306may be made of any type of suitable commercially available thermalinsulating material composition. The use of a thermal insulating liner306 is to maintain the temperature of various articles 106 in thepockets 112 at a substantially constant temperature. In one embodiment,an internal power source (not shown), such as batteries, may beelectrically connected with the thermal insulating liner 306 to maintainthe thermal insulating liner 306 at the preferred predeterminedtemperature in accordance with this invention.

Generally, the base component 102 is constructed of a flexible materialallowing the chair caddy device 100 to be wrapped around the contours ofthe chair arm 110, yet rigid enough to secure and support the weight ofvarious articles 106 stored therein while preventing the chair caddydevice 100 from substantially sagging. For example, the chair caddydevice 100 can be manufactured from a material fabric such as nylon,cotton, vinyl, and/or any other suitable flexible, albeit substantiallyrigid material. In one embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 comprisesan outdoor water- and UV-resistant fabric, as well. Any suitablehigh-quality fabric can be utilized as is known in the art as long asthe chair caddy device 100 can be washed and reused, as needed.

As mentioned before, one object of this invention is to employ the useof a fabric that is sufficiently flexible, yet durable to hold thevarious articles in the chair caddy device 100. One way to ensure thatthe chair caddy device 100 is sufficiently rigid is by building up thefabric at various locations to counteract any sag that may occur fromthe weight of the items 106 in the chair caddy device 100. For example,the top edge 208 or bottom edge 210 of the front panel 204 or back panel202 may be built up by layering or overlapping the edges therebycreating a more rigid edge sufficient to overcome the weight of theitems 106 in the chair caddy device 100. Likewise, the top edge 208 orthe bottom edge 210 of the pocket panel 112 may also be layered or builtup by overlapping its edges. Furthermore, any of the side edges 206and/or seams between the various pockets 112, the top edge 208 or bottomedge 210 of the front panel 204 or the back panel 202 may be materiallybuilt-up or thickened, to create a rigid, substantially unbendingstructure for the chair caddy device 100.

In another embodiment, a rigid rod-like component 308, such as a thinpiece of metal, plastic, wood, etc., may be disposed and/or lined alongthe various edges 206, 208, 210, seams or pockets 112 to enhance therigidity of the chair caddy device 100. By implementing the rigidrod-like component 308, the chair caddy device 100 will be able toovercome sagging that would otherwise occur when the chair caddy device100 is weighed down by various articles 106.

In another embodiment, the chair caddy device 100 may include coverflaps 310 to prevent direct contact with and to secure the contentswithin any one of the various pockets 112. For example, the cover flaps310 may be positioned over any of the various pockets 112 and securedthereon by any suitable fastening mechanism 312, such as hook and loopclosures, buttons, snaps, zippers, etc. The flaps 310 prevent thevarious contents within the pockets 112 from falling out in transitand/or when the chair caddy device 100 is tipped upside down. Thus, uponcompletion of the outdoor activity, the various items 106 stored withinthe pockets 112 of the chair caddy device 100 can be removed as a singleunit with the chair caddy device 100 for transportation.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the chair caddy device 100 may include variousdesigns, styles, and/or other aesthetic logos. The chair caddy device100 may be made of any color(s), style, or pattern(s) and of variousshapes and sizes, including, but not limited to, embellishments,embroidery, patches, badges, gems, brand logos, brand names, sports teamlogos, names, monograms, images/objects, cartoon characters, numbers,geometric shapes, animals, birds, flowers, alphanumeric markings, and/ora combination thereof.

Further, it is to be understood that various items 106 are contemplatedto be stored and/or carried within the chair caddy device 100 inaccordance with this invention. The various items 106 include, but arenot limited to, sunscreen, cups, books, wallets, phones, sunglasses,pens, watches, etc., and/or any other suitable item 106 needed for thebeach or camping.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the chair caddy device 100 comprises a plurality ofindicia 500. The base component 102 of the device 100 may includeadvertising, trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters,printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the base component 102, orany other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitableindicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but notlimited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters,words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may ormay not be beach, camping, outdoor, or brand related.

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of securely storingpersonal items while at the beach or camping. The method includes thesteps of at 600, providing a chair caddy device comprising a basecomponent with a plurality of pockets and a fastener. The method alsocomprises at 602, choosing a specific style and size of the chair caddydevice, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, themethod comprises at 604, securing the chair caddy device around an armof a user’s beach or camping chair via the fastener. The method alsocomprises at 606, positioning the chair caddy device, such that thedevice hangs from the arm of a beach or camping chair. Finally, themethod comprises at 608, storing personal items within the plurality ofpockets of the device.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “chair caddy device”, “caddydevice”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the chair caddydevice 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chair caddy device 100 of the presentinvention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known inthe art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, providedthat it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skillin the art will appreciate that the chair caddy device 100 as shown inFIGS. 1-6 are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizesand shapes of the chair caddy device 100 are well within the scope ofthe present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the chair caddydevice 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, thechair caddy device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimalperformance during use and/or that suits the user’s needs and/orpreferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications,and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A chair caddy device that is effective at storingpersonal items while a user is camping or at the beach, the chair caddydevice comprising: a base component, wherein the base component isfastened to an arm of a chair during use; and at least one pocket,wherein the at least one pocket is sized and configured to store aplurality of personal items elevated off of a ground surface, safe andsecure.
 2. The chair caddy device of claim 1, wherein the chair is acamping chair, a patio chair or a beach chair.
 3. The chair caddy deviceof claim 2, wherein the chair comprises a seat, a back rest, four legs,and two arm portions.
 4. The chair caddy device of claim 3, wherein thebase component is secured to the arm of the chair via a fastener.
 5. Thechair caddy device of claim 4, wherein the fastener comprises a hook andloop fastener, a strap, a tie, a snap or a buckle.
 6. The chair caddydevice of claim 5, wherein once secured, the base component hangs downpast the arm, such that a user sitting in the chair will have convenientaccess to the chair caddy device.
 7. The chair caddy device of claim 6,wherein the base component comprises a back panel secured to a frontpanel, a pair of side edges, a top edge, and a bottom edge to form thebase component.
 8. The chair caddy device of claim 7, wherein at leastone pocket is fastened to the front panel continuously defining the pairof side edges and the bottom edge.
 9. The chair caddy device of claim 8further comprising a large pocket spanning a length of the chair caddydevice and a pair of smaller pockets that are approximately half size ofthe large pocket, and that are positioned in front of the large pocket.10. The chair caddy device of claim 9, wherein the large pocketcomprises a fluid resistant liner.
 11. The chair caddy device of claim10, wherein the large pocket comprises a thermal insulating liner. 12.The chair caddy device of claim 11, wherein the chair caddy device ismanufactured of a water-resistant and UV-resistant fabric.
 13. A chaircaddy device that is effective at storing personal items while a user iscamping or at the beach, the chair caddy device comprising: a basecomponent comprising a back panel secured to a front panel, a pair ofside edges, a top edge and a bottom edge to form the base component; andat least one pocket fastened to the front panel continuously definingthe pair of side edges and the bottom edge; wherein the base componentis secured to the arm of a chair via a fastener; wherein once secured,the base component hangs down past the arm, such that the user sittingin the chair will have convenient access to the chair caddy device andits contents; and further wherein the at least one pocket is sized andconfigured to store a plurality of personal items in an elevated stateabove a ground surface.
 14. The chair caddy device of claim 13 furthercomprising a large pocket spanning a length of the chair caddy deviceand a pair of smaller pockets that are approximately half size of thelarge pocket and that are positioned in front of the large pocket. 15.The chair caddy device of claim 13, wherein the base component comprisesa rigid rod-like component disposed along the top and bottom edges toenhance rigidity of the chair caddy device.
 16. The chair caddy deviceof claim 13, wherein the large pocket comprises at least one cover flapto prevent direct contact with and to secure the large pocket.
 17. Thechair caddy device of claim 13 further comprising a plurality ofindicia.
 18. The chair caddy device of claim 13, wherein the largepocket comprises a fluid resistant liner.
 19. The chair caddy device ofclaim 13, wherein the chair caddy device is manufactured of awater-resistant and UV-resistant fabric.
 20. A method of securelystoring personal items while at the beach or camping, the methodcomprising the following steps: providing a chair caddy devicecomprising a base component with a plurality of pockets and a fastener;choosing a specific style and a size of the chair caddy device; securingthe chair caddy device around an arm of a user’s beach or camping chairvia the fastener; positioning the chair caddy device, such that thechair caddy device hangs from the arm of the user’s beach or campingchair; and storing personal items within the plurality of pockets.